Blyth Spartans
Mark Carruthers: Blyth Spartans’ decline, and how they can get back on their feet
Reporting on the North East non-league scene for over a decade has provided me with so many lifelong memories. From FA Vase and FA Trophy final...
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/ 5 months agoBamber Bridge vs Blyth Spartans: Must-win clash for relegation-struggling Spartans
Blyth Spartans make the trip to the Sir Tom Finney Stadium on Saturday for a crucial Northern Premier League showdown against fellow relegation battlers Bamber Bridge.
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/ 5 months agoGainsborough Trinity 5-1 Blyth Spartans: Spartans are blown away by the Holy Blues
Five-star Gainsborough Trinity put basement boys Blyth Spartans to the sword, with four goals coming in 22 first-half minutes to take the game away from the struggling visitors in the Northern Premier Division.
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/ 5 months agoLegendary Alan Shoulder was so special
Blyth Spartans legend Alan Shoulder has been described as “a special, special player” following his sad passing this week at the age of 71.
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/ 5 months agoAlan Shoulder: Remembering a Blyth Spartans icon
On Sunday, 2 February, former Blyth Spartans and Newcastle United forward Alan Shoulder sadly passed away, just two days before his 72nd birthday.
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/ 6 months agoBlyth Spartans 2-1 Mickleover Sports: Three key takeaways from a crucial victory
Blyth Spartans secured a vital win at Croft Park against fellow relegation battlers Mickleover Sports in the Northern Premier League.
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/ 6 months agoFC United of Manchester vs Blyth Spartans: Green Army looking for revenge against The Reds
Blyth Spartans head to Broadhurst Park this Saturday to face FC United of Manchester in a crucial Northern Premier League clash.
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/ 7 months agoPrescot Cables tangled by last-gasp Blyth Spartans
BLYTH Spartans staged a remarkable late rally to salvage a point against Prescot Cables in a captivating 3-3 draw.
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/ 1 year agoOur new era Sparts here!
New Blyth Spartans owner Irfan Liaquat insists he will silence any doubters and wash away scepticism over his takeover at the National League North club.
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/ 1 year agoSpartans are on to a Shaw thing with Jon
Jon Shaw has been preparing for life in the dugout in recent years – and now he is ready to embrace the challenge he is facing in his first managerial role with National League North...
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/ 3 years agoBoss Fenton is a Spartan again!
Graham Fenton is feeling refreshed and ready as he returns to the dugout with National League North club Blyth Spartans.
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/ 3 years agoFormer South Shields manager Fenton returns to Blyth Spartans
The former Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa star will return to Croft Park for the first time in 13 years after spending time as a player, caretaker manager and assistant manager during his previous spell...
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/ 3 years agoBlyth Spartans part company with manager Terry Mitchell
National League North club Blyth Spartans have confirmed they have parted company with manager Terry Mitchell. The former Consett boss was named as successor to Michael Nelson in November last year and helped the Croft...
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/ 3 years agoLegend Dale’s goodbye to Blyth
Blyth Spartans legend Robbie Dale has made an emotional farewell to the club’s supporters – but has revealed he is looking to extend his playing career.
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/ 3 years agoBlyth Spartans survival bid “nowhere near done” insists match-winner O’Donnell
JJ O'Donnell boosted Blyth Spartans survival hopes with a late winner in Friday's home game with Farsley Celtic - but he insisted their bid to maintain their National League North status is "nowhere near done".
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/ 4 years agoSpartans star O’Donnell wants more goals after netting in derby win over Gateshead
Blyth Spartans midfielder JJ O'Donnell is targeting more goals after helping his current employers to a 2-1 home win against former club Gateshead.
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/ 4 years agoSpartans boss Mitchell targets upturn in form after derby win against Moors
Blyth Spartans manager Terry Mitchell was left “absolutely delighted” after his side battled to a 3-1 home win against North East rivals Spennymoor Town.
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/ 4 years agoNew man Mitchell urges Spartans to bounce back
New Blyth Spartans manager Terry Mitchell has challenged his squad to rediscover their early-season form during a tough-looking December schedule.
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/ 4 years agoTerry Mitchell named as new Blyth Spartans manager
The former Gateshead and Stockport County moves to Croft Park after spending the last two years with Ebac Northern League Division One side Consett.
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/ 4 years agoBlyth Spartans 1-0 Guiseley: Reid ends losing run after sacking
Blyth Spartans ended a run of nine straight defeats that brought the sacking of manager Michael Nelson earlier in the week with a priceless and narrow victory over fellow strugglers Guiseley.
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/ 4 years agoSpartans have lost their spark, says O’Donnell
BLYTH Spartans midfielder JJ O’Donnell admits the life has been sucked out of the National League North club after their recent poor run of form that has seen boss Michael Nelson depart.
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/ 4 years agoKettering Town 4-0 Blyth Spartans: Poppies put the Spartans to sword
Kettering put a poor Blyth side to the sword with a comfortable victory and ended a disappointing run of results.
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/ 4 years agoBlyth Spartans 0-2 Leamington: Joe’s super show as he cracks in a 50-yarder
LEAMINGTON came out on top in the battle of the out of form sides, with two superb strikes either side of half-time enough for the Brakes.
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/ 4 years agoBlyth Spartans 2-2 Darlington: Quakers striker Nelson lifts Darlo to finish poor run
It was a rewarding return to Croft Park for Quakers’ former Blyth manager Alun Armstrong, after his side recovered from two down.
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/ 4 years agoBlyth Spartans 0-0 Brackley Town: Saints 100% start is ended by Nelson’s Spartans
BRACKLEY Town dropped their first points of the season as Michael Nelson’s Blyth Spartans kept up their impressive start.